Extatosoma tiaratum

Giant prickly stick insect, Macleay's spectre at Upper Kangaroo River, NSW

Extatosoma tiaratum at Upper Kangaroo River, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 11:19 AM
Extatosoma tiaratum at Upper Kangaroo River, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 11:19 AM
Extatosoma tiaratum at Upper Kangaroo River, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 11:19 AM
Extatosoma tiaratum at Upper Kangaroo River, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 11:19 AM
Extatosoma tiaratum at Upper Kangaroo River, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 11:19 AM
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Identification history

Extatosoma tiaratum 15 Mar 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Extatosoma tiaratum 5 Jan 2024 AlisonMilton
Hispellinus multispinosus 5 Jan 2024 Baronia

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  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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